Sams in the City in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Excellent food, wonderful staff , lovely restaurant. Seafood curry was amazing

Been a while since we were last here but Sam's in the City is still amazing. Great food and lovely atmosphere. Kind and friendly service from the staff and welcoming to dogs as well. Back soon.

IN.CRED.IBLE. Me and my mum were in a massive HURRY - came in at about 6.30, needed the food ideally by 6.40 as we had to get to the cinema for 7. The AMAZING Nadine sorted us out - ordered us in early, sat us down asap and we were out by 6.55pm. Service was so fast, and there was beautiful GORGEOUS HOT food (in only 10 MINUTES Despite how busy it was). amazing effort from Nadine - so so helpful , literally never had staff be that attentive and friendly - and also Mirabel who was on shift with her. PROMOTE THESE GIRLS TO THE TOP PLEASE (though they definitely are there already)!!!!!!!!We left a 10% tip but would’ve left 1000% if we could. LEGENDS!!!!!!!!!

With a great welcome by friendly staff in a dog friendly restaurant. Fantastic food. Excellent service. We will definitely be back. 10/10 👍🙂

Went into today to pass some spare time with my family to have a drink - went to sit down and there was a piece of onion on my seat - food on the floor and chewing gum stuck under the table - service was slow and when putting a drink into a glass one of the staff had their fingers around the top of the glass plus coughed on her hand before returning to another drink for someone - I complained at the time we left about the food items and the chewing gum - was told that they had been really busy but that wasn't really an excuse - at the time that we went in they weren't really that busy - server said that they would pass onto a manager when there was one around. I informed them that I would never return. For the prices they charge you would expect a higher class of professionalism.

We had an early table at 18.30, so benefited from Sams being quiet, so our greeting and initial service was excellent. It did fill up soon after, then the staff were more stretched and not so attentive. The food was excellent, not rushed as sometimes happens with early bookings. We really enjoyed our evening in this busy little place, a good vibe and really good meals.

My husband and I had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely meal here yesterday. Staff were lovely very friendly . Food was amazing. Homemade burgers and coleslaw. Definitely be back and definitely recommend..

Whilst visiting family, we were lucky to be introduced to this beautiful bistro. With a beautiful interior and extremely happy and pleasant staff, with the most gorgeous tasting food with extremely great portions with also a great price tag to the menu. We certainly wasn't left disappointed in any way.

Great food, a little slow on the service but overall great!

Nothing special about the food, the waitresses were friendly. The salad on the plate was gritty, the chicken burger was dry and the chips had salt on them. (High blood pressure, so could do without the added salt, especially as there was salt and pepper available on the table).

Unusually good burgers (slim and mountain (vegan)). A cut above the normal burger place.

Exemplary food and service. Man, those nachos and such generous portions!

Good came very quick and was very nice but we were ignored after an hour someone came and c cleared our table but we weren’t offered a dearer or if we needed anything else ! Had to ask there times for the bill which was annoying as there were 6 members of staff out front and chatting behind the bar !

Came in for lunch with my family. Staff were really welcoming and friendly and service was fast. Menu has a wide range of options so everyone should fine something that suits them.

Been twice now and to be fair both times the food was decent. Service however needs some serious work FOH. No check backs. Had to get my own napkins from other tables. No 2nd and 3rd drinks offered. This has happened on both occasions. The actual people are at least nice just need a refresher on hospitality excellence probably. Shouldn’t have to get up to pay when it’s so quiet ect. Don’t usually write reviews but since it’s been the same twice thought I would as I’m pretty sure this place could be great. Don’t want anyone to get in trouble and please just take this as feedback.

It was ok. Service was a bit slow considering it was quiet. Food is good. Sam's in Polkerris is the one to try, the atmosphere and location is unbeatable.

Good place to eat, nice friendly staff and good food

I’ve been coming here regularly for the past two years and so it’s time I gave Noah and his team a 5 Star review. Always great service, tasty food and lovely staff. Excellent vibes 👏🙌💪

The very young staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough but the older guy we had serving us was awful. Made us feel very uncomfortable and that we were an inconvenience. Didn't show us to our table just pointed across the room, after 15 minutes of no service in an empty restaurant, I had to go to the the bar to interrupt their chatting and ask if we had to order drinks at the bar. He got our order wrong 3 times across the food and drinks and overcharged us for doubles we specifically didn't order. The food is bog standard pub grub with a massive price tag for the quality.

Delicious food, attentive, efficient friendly staff, we’ll definitely be back! I had belly pork with black pudding, one of the nicest meals out I’ve had in ages

We were walk-ins but they found a table for us, in the corner at the back of the dining area. Unfortunately, we were in company with 3 of the largest fattest flies you could imagine, sitting and buzzing right above us! We thought about leaving but decided we were too hungry and had a bit of a journey home. Showed a member of the waiting staff who looked a bit shocked, and moved us to another table. Foid was ok, quite tasty but all the time I was thinking about those flies and swarms of them inhabitting the kitchen and stores. Sadly we are unlikely to return.

Staff always attentive and friendly. Made the visit a very enjoyable and relaxing experience.

Pork belly was very crunchy and overcooked so worried I would break a tooth on it.

A wonderful choice on the menu. All of the food was delicious. Will definitely return!

A lovely place to eat,atmosphere pleasant, staff attentive without bring at all pushy and the food was gorgeous. Highly recommend the edon mess dessert,so nice I had two!!

10/10 food and service, highly recommend the belly pork and black pudding

Had the most amazing meal, service was impeccable. Can’t wait to return! Lovely restaurant in the heart of Truro. X

I was rather dismayed with my meal, I ordered the Thai red mullet, which was okay but miniscule. For the price of £17, I was expecting a main meal but it was the size of a starter, around 5 small pieces of lightly battered fish with a very spicy but COLD sauce over the top and a bog standard salad without dressing. I was more full up from drinking the pint of coke I ordered which cost £4.50. My friends had the pork schnitzel, one of my friends passed me a slice to try as she too was unhappy with her meal, the pork was so dry, the pig must have been a free range pig in the Sahara desert, before becoming dessicated and breaded with an unpleasant overdose of sage. As for my poor partner, as a vegetarian he found there were almost no options at all for him, he settled on a 'superfood salad' with cheese crostini. The salad consisted of what appeared to be shop bought coleslaw, plain bog standard salad and some tinned mixed beans. The crostini was apparently okay but again, tiny and absolutely not worth the price for what was essentially a starter. The waiting staff were fairly disinterested, they forgot to bring drinks orders over and at times a member of staff repeatedly tried to swipe my friend's drink before he'd finished. We would have complained but the waiter serving us went awol. No one else came to check on us or give us the bill so we went to the till to settle up in the end and just wanted to leave. I also notice the management like to reply to negative reviews denying and invalidating everything anyone says happened, for example if someone advises their steak was burnt to cinders, the management will advise them it was rare, if someone says their carbonara was disgusting, the management advise them it was in fact delicious - personally I always see this as a red flag when I see this sort of behaviour from an establishment.

A very meagre meal which consisted of shop bought salad/cawslaw. The meal was appalling for the impertinent price charged.

I was rather dismayed with my meal, I ordered the Thai red mullet, which was tasty but miniscule. For the price of £17, I was expecting a proper main meal but it was the size of a starter, around 5 small pieces of lightly battered fish with a very spicy but COLD sauce over the top and a bog standard salad without dressing. I'm by no means greedy, and not a big eater generally, but this was not what you expect to receive when paying a fair amount for a main meal. I was more full up from drinking the pint of coke I ordered which cost £4.50. My friends had the pork schnitzel, one of my friends passed me a slice to try as she too was unhappy with her meal, the pork was so dry, the pig must have been a free range pig in the Sahara desert, before becoming dessicated and breaded with an unpleasant overdose of sage. As for my poor partner, as a vegetarian he found there were almost no options at all for him, he settled on a 'superfood salad' with cheese crostini. The salad consisted of what appeared to be shop bought coleslaw, plain bog standard salad and some tinned mixed beans. The crostini was apparently nice but again, tiny and absolutely not worth the price for what was essentially a starter. The waiting staff were fairly disinterested and at times a member of staff repeatedly tried to swipe my friend's drink before he'd finished. Very disappointed, I've eaten at Sam's many times and always enjoyed my meals but this was really pants for all involved. It left me feeling hungry and pickpocketed.

I had an obscenely overpriced salad. £17!!??Egg yolk was brown and covered in shell, cawslaw seemed to be from the co-op around the corner. They opened a bag of lettuce onto the plate on one side and it seemed they opened a can of bean salad on the other. The waiter seemed to lack basic training, leaning over us, trying to take drinks before they were finished, then he just left in a car outside so no-one came to collect payment from us (we went to the bar when someone else turned up), and no-one came to check on us so there was no opportunity to complain about the bad food. The prices of the food here are an insult and vegetarian options are very poor. The website said there were vegetarian and vegan specials but none were on offer. Avoid.

We turned up early on a Friday evening when Sam’s was fully booked for pre-theatre. Nevertheless we received a really friendly welcome and they managed to reshuffle the seating so that we could have a table. We ordered a mix of dishes between the three of us. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious, fresh, tasty and looked great. Service was friendly and helpful throughout and the bill reasonable. Highly recommended all round.

Just a great place for a relaxed evening with family celebrating my birthday. Really great food, brilliant service and a lovely atmosphere or vibe if you’re young 😉. Definitely coming back when in town again.

Food and service by waiter BEN was excellent !

Had a really good meal here. We had a warm welcome and the guy who settled us in and took our order was charming. He was quick to come back and tell us that one dish ordered was now unavailable and that also no English mustard. Apologies offered and acceptable alternatives sorted. My sardines were lovely. The pork schnitzel could seriously have fed 3 people. I hate leaving food but it was overwhelming, especially as having had a starter. It was beautiful though. We will know for next time to order much less.

A delightful waitress didn’t quite make up for disappointing sardines. Supposed to be grilled, they came out simply heated up, but not hot enough, leaving the skin flabby and oily rather than crispy. Some of the green salad leaves were gritty and there was no evidence of either the salt or the garlic. I don’t think the olives were a useful addition, and a dry piece of focaccia didn’t help; the nice waitress brought me some butter when I asked. I clearly chose the wrong dish, or the wrong day, but at this price point it should be better. To their credit, my bill was reduced when I said some of this.

Food was great, the burgers can’t be beaten! Fast, friendly service, great atmosphere and some awesome posters on the walls - would highly recommend.

Great food. My son said best burger ever. Staff lovely.

Absolutely delicious food, very welcoming staff, couldn’t do enough for us.

Have the Thai curry, it's amazing! Such great service and make sure you book a they have to turn away so many walk ins

Fantastic food and drink, even though I hadn’t booked they made me feel welcome and found a table in 10 minutes. The Thai curry was simply the best I have ever had. Thanks Mike

Lovely staff, sadly everything else was lackluster, the portion sizes were tiny and overpriced, the fries and calamari that i ordered were non-existent, visited a year or so previous and everything was great then sad to see their standards have slipped.

We did a last minute booking and were accommodated. The food was delicious and the service was excellent by our server Ben

Hannah was amazing and gave us great service

After deciding to eat at Sam in the city in Truro, we arrived to find the restaurant was empty, which worried us but after realising it was probably because it was a quiet Wednesday evening, we decided to give it a go and well - it certainly didn’t disappoint! We were welcomed in by a very friendly Ben who was so attentive and dealt with our requests extremely efficiently. The food for all 4 of us was absolutely delicious (including my cobbling my choices together to suit my vegetarian tastes)and we would all highly recommend this restaurant. Well done to the team.

Food was amazing, the staff where really friendly and welcoming. The burgers are really really good, like perfect, no joke.

What an awesome dining experience fronted by Nadine, a slick multitasker; head chef, front of house and waitress. With a lovely welcoming smile nothing was too much trouble and her seafood platter for three was beyond belief; sumptuous and thoroughly scrumptious! A wonderful way to spend my last evening in the UK. THANK YOU Nadine and Sam’s in the City! Top marks! Annie from NZ.

New discovery but definitely on its way to being a firm favourite. Fantastic burgers, delicious pork belly, great cocktails BUT THE BEST EVER EDEN MESS (their play on Eton Mess) - totally addictive!

What a lovely find in Truro, friendly greeting from the staff. Nice varied menu, my partner and I both had the superfood salad, his with chicken, mine with very well cooked prawns. Not too expensive, and would return.

This is a great restaurant in the heart of Truro. It has a marvellous atmosphere and serves very good food. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a good evening out in Truro

We really, really love Sam's, so much that I don't know why we don't go more often! Their house cider and lager is amazing, the seafood platter and the burgers have always been top notch! But the one thing that definitely makes us go back...

We really, really love Sam's, so much that I don't know why we don't go more often! Their house cider and lager is amazing, the seafood platter and the burgers have always been top notch! But the one thing that definitely makes us go back is that it feels like visiting an old friend. It's cozy, and homey in all the right ways, especially thanks to the manageress who's attentiveness is second to none! PS it's very dog and kid friendly!

Arrived late afternoon. On arrival we were told the restaurant had no fries! Should have turned around then. Gave them the benefit of the doubt. One of our party ordered the fish and chips, so it was changed to fish and onion rings! A plate...

We always go to Sam's in the City as our 'go-to' restaurant as the food, drinks, atmosphere and staff are always great. We went again last night - Ben was our server, and Miarabells was on drinks. Had a delicious steak and goats cheese main,...

Visited for the first time last weekend and will definitely be coming back very soon! The food was fabulous as was the service. Very highly recommended 🙂

This place used to be great. We went today as there was a huge sign in the window advertising Tapas. When we got in, the lady said they don’t do Tapas anymore. The service was really nice and staff were friendly, although we waited 20...

So glad we stumbled upon Sam's after a visit to the theater! The sea food platter was absolutely delicious & so much of it that we couldn't finish it all, as much as we tried! It was rather busy with it being a Saturday evening...

Went there as an anniversary meal Food totally u acceptable. Ordered ribs was just grizzle and fat Burgers although huge bun that was about all .The Carbonara can’t really use the words I would like too Was accused of bulling staff when I complained. Although...

We came across Sams almost by chance as we walked by. We had an excellent meal in Sams. We hadn’t booked but were accommodated in what seemed a busy restaurant for 6 pm. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable of what they had on offer...

Really enjoyed our lovely lunch today, staff attentive and helpful, food tasty and filling. The menu has quite literally got something for everyone and Sam's Pilsner was crisp and refreshing. We shall come in an evening next time and take in more of this lovely...

We visited here for our wedding anniversary meal and it did not disappoint. Lovely food and great atmosphere would definitely recommend and come again!

We really enjoyed our dinner at Sam’s. The staff were friendly and the food was great. Definitely recommend the red mullet fillets, and the onion rings. Look forward to returning or trying another if the Sam’s around Cornwall.

Been going there infrequently since it opened as well as the Sams in Fowey. Food used to be absolutely fantastic. Now it's absolutely awful. The buger was bad, over cooked bacon. The chips were overcooked and cold. Don't waste your money, really overpriced. You'd be...

Amazing service, a party of 20. Was handled with no problem, met the owner was lovely every single order we are pre-booked was correct and staff are amazing.

An amazing restaurant tucked at the side of Truro Cathedral. They are open for such. then open again for dinner - they close at 9. This is a busy restaurant with a real buzz. We had dinner, but there were plenty of people who had...

Despite visiting Truro often in the last ten years, only found Sam's now. A true delight, especially as the Bouillabaisse is the best I have ever had anywhere - ever! My wife enjoyed the Superfood and Falafel Salad, both our dishes accompanied by perfect crispy...

I went to Sam's a few weeks ago as a pre-show treat with my daughters. We had read good reviews and checked that the menu had some good veggie options so we were confident that it would be a great experience. Eating out is a...

The food was not as described! 3 day cooked short rib was certainly not cooked for 3 days! It suggests the rib meat will be falling off the bone. The truth is it was very tough! 9 hours slow cooked is enough to make it...

The food is fantastic and very reasonably priced given the portions which are huge! Good selection of drinks and good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great place in central Truro

We booked a table at Sam's before going to the theatre largely because we couldn't get into another restaurant we wanted to go to. And I'm glad we couldn't. My wife had the pork belly and black pudding and the pork was cooked to perfection...

Just back from a trip to Truro and a lunch at Sam's. We enjoyed 3 starters as a tapas style lunch with fries with a glass of red wine. Staff were great. Very helpful, moving us to a larger table to accommodate our food. The...

Despite a couple of poor recent reviews of Sam’s I was keen to try it as previous reviews have been very good. My wife and I were in town (Truro) for an evening concert at The Halls for Cornwall and popped into Sam’s mid afternoon....

What has happened to Sams? We visited this weekend and had an awful time. Slow service, surly waiting staff, cold chips and and the hot wok with steak was terrible!! Prices are up but quality is way down. I’ve been a long time, happy customer...

My family and I visited Sam’s in the City today and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We have previously had some lovely meals here. My chicken burger was lovely but unfortunately my chips were cold, my husbands pork schnitzel was also over cooked and...

Hi we popped in this evening before the theatre and just want to say how amazing the food was. Great service too. I had Sam burger deluxe blue and it was awesome. Thank you merry Christmas

Booked a table for a large works party and everything from the booking to the end of our night was excellent. There were lots of emails to-ing and fro-ing due to numbers and pre-orders changing on our part but nothing was too much trouble. We...

As soon as we walked through the doors requesting a table last minute for lunch we were greeted with such friendliness we knew we'd chosen the right place. Seated straight away, drinks arrived almost immediately after ordering. Menu was extensive with so much yummy choice!...

Have been on holidays to Cornwall many times and this has to be the best place we have eaten at ! The burger was cooked to perfection, it was the most messy (cause it was so juicy) but most delicious burger Ive ever had. The...

Food was very tasty and well presented and arrived in good time. The waitress though was condescending towards my mother and made her feel quite small spoken to like a child. Would have complained at the time but did not like to spoil her birthday...

Visited with family for lunch. Ordered hamburgers and a grilled chicken burger. The chicken was so over cooked it was black in paces and only very small parts were physically edible. A new one was cooked and presented on a side plate and rather than...

As a vegetarian, I usually get fobbed-off with pasta or pizza. It was such a relief to stumble upon Sams, with its fabulous approach to vegetarians. One of the options is to selected either the cold or the hot salad, and team that with either...

First time eating here. Very nice menu with lots of options for all tastes and dietary restrictions. You could eat here and remain true to dietary requirements and not feel you are missing out. I would recommend the fish soup and the garlic bread went...

Good service and atmosphere but absolutely dreadful food. Quite shocked by low standard. Would never go again.

We stopped here for a meal before a theatre show. We had burgers and non-alcoholic cocktails, both of which were nice. The service was quick and pleasant. Overall, we felt it was a good choice for a pre-show meal.

Went here on a very busy Friday night with my hubby. The staff were so accomodating and the service was efficient and knowledgable. Didn't wait too much for the food to arrive and the food was the best we've had in whole Cornwall !! Thank...

This is the second time we’ve come to Sam’s and there is definitely going to be a 3rd! Staff are amazing and the food never disappoints! It always gets better!!

I've been to Sam's a few times for lunch but never for dinner, and it's always been really good. Unfortunately the same can't be said about dinner. It took a good half hour before drinks were ordered, then another quarter of an hour for our...

Great place to eat in Truro. The restaurant is situated just behind of the cathedral. It’s a modern venue with a great atmosphere. The staff was really nice. We had cocktails and beers. The menu has enough choice for everyone. The food was lovely and...

Amazing food and reasonably priced, although drinks are a little pricey. Staff and atmosphere are superb

Really tasty, but expensive and prawns could have been prepped better.

Great food, always. Fresh local seafood and produce, ethically sourced beef, and lots of veggies.

Came into Sam's as not being able to book on my business trips before. Have been to Sam's on the beach a few years ago which was exceptional. Sam's in the city (which I hope you can see in my picture) wants you to think they are a (in Thier words) a motley crew of mavericks from all over the county. The service were very attentive and kind. Definitely worth the gratuity I gave them. The food was ok. I personally think if you show a massive picture of a bunch of chefs with bottles of rum looking like pirates your food should represent that image. Was just a little safe for me. The food was very nice but I want more especially with that imagery.

Cracking food and great service

very nice lunch faith reinstated with Sam's always loved it apart from our disappointing Xmas eve lunch

Had a lovely lunch meal here on Good Friday, all locally sourced produce. We all had fish dishes - mussels, mullet burger and fish & chips. All plates cleared, everyone very much enjoyed what they had. Went back Easter Monday ealry evening for some drinks....

Excellent service, good food, large portions, scooby burger highly recommended. Good range of beers. Starter was enough, eyes bigger than my belly but battled through.

I thought the Tapas only average

Lovely surroundings and great menu but on the expensive side for lunch I thought. Two of us had a main course each, chips to share and a drink, total £44. Lunch was tasty though nothing particularly special and portions small, much smaller than the last visit outside of school holidays. Staff were great, very friendly and always on hand.

This was the first time we had been back to Sam's since before lockdown and it was a great experience. They are clearly short-staffed, like everyone, but they turned out an excellent meal. We had the seafood platter for two, which we had always enjoyed, and this was the best yet.

Always great food. Need at least 2 people for the sharing platter, dont order starters too!